Followers

[ericwinters]

I noticed someone brand‑new followed me but didn’t react to any posts or send a message. I find that a bit strange. Usually when someone follows, there’s at least a reaction or a quick hello.

Curious if anyone else finds that kind of behavior odd or a little skeptical. Thanks.

[+ azdr0710]

A new person I never heard of is also now "following" me. I ignore it since there aren't any benefits or free prizes. Seems to be a remnant of old social media practices. 

[MikeBiDude]

If I follow a poster…it’s usually because I want a notification when they post. For one reason or another.

[Nue2thegame]

On 5/25/2026 at 11:39 AM, ericwinters said:

I noticed someone brand‑new followed me but didn’t react to any posts or send a message. I find that a bit strange. Usually when someone follows, there’s at least a reaction or a quick hello.

Curious if anyone else finds that kind of behavior odd or a little skeptical. Thanks.

Some of us just don’t know any better. 

[+ JamesB]

I only have a few followers and honestly, most of them are people I’ve never directly interacted with. It doesn’t bother me at all. I just see it as part of how online platforms work. Sometimes people follow out of curiosity, shared interests or simply because they’ve come across your posts over time.To me, it feels more like people casually keeping up with profiles or conversations they find interesting rather than anything weird or intrusive.

[Nightowl]

I don’t know that having followers or being followed really does anything, good or bad.  I follow a few people but never get notified of their posts and I suspect they’re never notified of mine.  

[ShortCutie7]

All internet message boards have more readers/“lurkers” than active posters… I wouldn’t think anything of it.

[wsc]

If I feel I'm being followed, I cross the street. But that's just me; I'm naturally suspicious of anyone who finds me interesting.